Cyber R&D Lead & Service Manager – DoD Cyber Ops

Peraton; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in Linthicum, MD is seeking a Cyber R&D Lead/Service Manager to support a DoD customer. This role leads cyber investigations, digital forensics, and threat analysis while managing a 3–5 person team.

You will drive pilot initiatives and coordinate with stakeholders to deliver advanced cyber services. The position requires active security clearance, extensive experience in network security, cloud, and SIEM tools, and a strong track record in leadership and briefing.

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance (TS/SCI preferred).
• 10 years of experience, may have supervisory or lead experience.
• In-depth knowledge of network/infrastructure and firewalls.
• Knowledge of Cloud, Big Data, Perimeter Security, and MITRE ATT&CK Framework.
• Two years of experience in infrastructure analysis, network monitoring, SIEM tools, and technical reporting/briefing.

Responsibilities

• Provide management and support of multiple pilots and projects for the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).
• Lead transformative initiatives toward Cybersecurity-as-a-Service for the DIB.
• Monitor CDC perimeter network traffic for malicious activity.
• Define capability needs, requirements, and KPIs for pilots.
• Perform AoAs evaluating performance, cost, and suitability of solutions.
• Engage with team, customers, and stakeholders to address technical considerations.
• Create priority alerts based on observed threats for CDCs.
• Provide briefings and trainings to customers and stakeholders.
• Manage a team of 3-5 employees.
• Conduct periodic performance check-ins with the team.

Skills

Security clearance

Cybersecurity

Team leadership

Threat analysis

SIEM tools

Education

Active TS/SCI preferred

10+ years of experience

Tools

Splunk

Elastic

Job description

Peraton in Linthicum, MD is seeking a Cyber R&D Lead/Service Manager to support a DoD customer. This role leads cyber investigations, digital forensics, and threat analysis while managing a 3–5 person team.

You will drive pilot initiatives and coordinate with stakeholders to deliver advanced cyber services. The position requires active security clearance, extensive experience in network security, cloud, and SIEM tools, and a strong track record in leadership and briefing.